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Eclipse AV8533.... good unit?... crap?

Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 8:43 pm
by oilspot
I picked up a eclipse Av8533 in dash dvd, cd, etc. today.
Has the big "brain box" that you have to mount somewhere. Can't find much info other that it retailed for damn near $1700 5 years ago.

My main concern is that it plays good audio. The dvd would be cool for my kids etc. I guess the bling factor would be a little cool in my little old civic.

Any feedback, good or bad would be greatly appreciated.

Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 6:47 am
by JeremyC
Eclipse makes some pretty kick ass stuff. I've actually owned 2 of their decks in the last 5 years.

That also looks like one of their (older) top decks, so i'm pretty sure you will be happy with it.

Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 8:37 am
by oilspot
Cool. Didn't wanna go back and waste time pulling all the harness wiring (there's a good amount) if it wasn't worth putting in.
Picked the unit up for free. An older friend bought a truck, didn't wanna deal with the technology. He said he'd prefer a $17 kraco that only gets am/fm.
Nothing like being able to watch a dvd in an 89' honda civic.